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Newspaper
Geraldton Guardian
Location
Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1924
Page
2
E Snell's Xmas fair is in full swing with a vast range of toys, books, and Christmas cards. The shop touts import origins, low prices, and large stock across books, games, writing goods, and household items, emphasizing large discounts and extensive catalogues.
A fragmentary report shows parliamentary debate on loan estimates for the credit year, noting proposals for public works and expenditures. It cites figures such as 4,175,183 for projected expenses and highlights debates on rail, water, and development spending, with references to specific departments and projects.
The document debates tramway extensions, river barge limits, and rail windfall funds. It cites a £50,000 project for commercial wharf and harbor works, £445,000 for jetty and coastal facilities, and £21.0M for development outlays. It notes support for water supply, power works, and cattle market improvements while urging extended scope to nearby districts.
Local notes recount a December fire at Clifton Street Yousumi caused by a faulty kitchen flue injuring nobody and $10 damage. A grass fire near Gorakitom Station destroyed sheds, stock, and overran the homestead paddocks despite firers. Community events include church services, hospital fund appeals, a death inquest, and ongoing parentage and divorce cases with multiple local names and places cited.
Geralton post and telegraph offices will observe Christmas and New Year activities with altered hours. Christmas Day and New Year’s include abbreviated operations. special services start at 9 am and end by 7 pm at Row. Telephone exchange to 10 pm. branches open until 11 pm on Boxing Day and New Year period.
A reflective summary notes satisfactory progress on harbour improvements throughout the year. It details tonnage dredged at White Peak Quarry and by the main dredge, funds allocated to breakwaters and fuelled by work on the light railway. The report highlights ongoing dredging, reclamation, and river mouth works with substantial yard removals and depth changes as the harbor approaches larger depths.
The article reports on a bowling competition held last Saturday under challenging wind, detailing semi finals results and notable performances. Hugh led by beating Williams while Williams defeated Tiebenow, with Eilers reversing a match, and other players facing gusts that affected technique and outcomes.
A collage of recital and cinema mentions. Lieder performances and vocal pieces mix with theater acts at King’s Hall and a Buffalo Bill display. References to The City Bar, Queen’s Hall, and a King’s on Tuam prominence appear among jagged impressions of musical numbers and Western melodrama.
A series of church notices outlines services at Christ Church and Presbyterian locations. Special Christmas hymns, morning and evening worship, and a central sermon by Mr J McDemabt at Christ Presbyterian are announced. The Messenger mentions a Christmas Eve service, a Mrs Faull address, and a note about a wedding inquiry triggering a humorous remark.
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